The New Guy

[Ned Kelly]

Find a friend who you can go shooting with to learn the ends and outs. Someone responsible.

If you choose to use a glock pistol or any other firearm for that matter and you are a novice. Consider having the magazine loaded and inserted but leave the chamber empty.

You can chamber a round relatively quickly.

Treat a firearm as if it is always loaded even if you know for certian it is not.

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction or at a target you intend to shoot.

Consider what is behind your target.

If you decide to use a long arm I would consider something with low recoil if you are a novice. Even a 22 automatic would be okay.

The reason I would suggest that type of rifle is because it is a good caliber to practice with to develop your marksmanship and will develop a level of comfort with firearms.

The most powerful gun in the world will not help you if you cannot hit with it.

 

[ArmedLiberal]

Please consider a 12 gauge pump shotgun for home defense. It is a far superior choice over a handgun in many ways, not least of which is killing/stopping power.

A handgun is useful for carrying on your person. More convenient to carry than a shotgun.

Here's the best single resource for information for a new gun owner:

http://www.corneredcat.com/

AL

 

[ArmedLiberal]

And the single worst source for information on guns is all the Movies and TV shows you've watched all your life. 99% of what you see on the screen is complete fantasy. There are no guarantees in firearms and in shooting someone. In real life unexpected outcomes are the rule and not the exception. Guns are not magic wands that make people do what you want or that kill reliably or instantly.

The more you learn and the more you practice the better your chances.

AL

PS Welcome to The High Road. Be welcome and ask many questions.